lumang-luma
very old / ancient
From root: luma
Usage Note
Lumang-luma is used to emphasize that an object is significantly aged or outdated.
Examples
" Lumang-luma na ang sapatos ko. "
Natural Translation
My shoes are very old.
Literal Translation
Very-old already the shoes my.
" Ang bahay na ito ay lumang-luma na. "
Natural Translation
This house is very ancient.
Literal Translation
The house that this is very-old already.
" Lumang-luma na ang kompyuter na ito kaya napakabagal nitong magbukas ng mga programa. "
Natural Translation
This computer is very old, so it's extremely slow to open programs.
Literal Translation
Very-old already the computer that this so very-slow this-to open of programs.
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